meanings
Meanings
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Noun
The sense or meaning of a word, particularly as expressed by the lexicographic entries or senses listed in a dictionary.
- "The meaning of the word 'happy' is joy or contentment."
- "The true meaning of the word 'love' is selfless care and affection."
Synonyms
sense , definition
Rhymes
Words rhyming with meaningsaining , graining , paining , raining , staining
Variants
List of all variants of meanings that leads to same resultmeaning , meanings , grammatical meaning , grammatical meanings , lexical meaning , lexical meanings
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French 'meaning', from Latin 'significare' meaning 'to signify, indicate, or make known'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Did you know that the longest word in the English language, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis'? It means a lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica particles.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Semantics: The branch of linguistics and philosophy concerned with meaning, especially the meaning of words and sentences.
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Semantic field: A group of words that are related in meaning and can be classified into a single conceptual domain.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The concept of meaning is deeply rooted in literature, art, music, and philosophy. Words and their meanings have been explored in great depth throughout history.
How to Memorize "meanings"
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visualize
- Visualize the concept of meaning as a clear and distinct idea in your mind. Imagine a light bulb turning on when you understand the meaning of a word.
- Create mental images for each definition to help remember their meanings. -
associate
- Associate each definition of a word with a related image, object, or concept to help remember their meanings. For example, associate the meaning 'happy' with a smiley face.
- Create a mental association between the word and its definition. -
mnemonics
- Use acronyms, rhymes, or other mnemonic devices to help remember the meanings of words. For example, use the acronym 'ROYGBIV' to remember the order of the rainbow colors.
- Create a sentence using each definition to help remember their meanings.
Memorize "meanings" using Dictozo
The best and recommended way to memorize meanings is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:
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Highlighting:
Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
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Periodic Reminders:
Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.